Let House members vote on Violence Against Women Act

House Republicans have effectively blocked a vote on the Violence Against Women Act, which cleared the Senate on a 78-22 vote. Instead they have introduced their own version which discriminates against some women by refusing them the protections offered others.

Why should some have the ability to seek legal and shelter services to escape their abusers, but not immigrants, tribal members or lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender victims of domestic or sexual violence?

House members should be allowed to vote on the Senate version of the bill.